Bay-Arenac ISD

Mikes Monday Memo

08/26/2005

Here’s what’s up for the week of August 22, 2005:

1. Special Thanks - On behalf of the Bay-Arenac ISD Board of Education, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our custodial and maintenance staff for all their hard work this summer. The building and grounds look great.

I would also like to thank another group of hard working employees and they are all the individuals who work year round. Next time you visit our Business Office, Human Resources, Printing, Instructional Services, or Special Education please tell them thank you. Without their efforts our programs would not be as effective as they are. By working together, we can make a difference.

2. Welcome Back - To our returning staff, I would like to welcome each of you back to another exciting year. I know I will spend a few more sleepless nights over the next few days just because that is what I have done every year for the last 27 years. As educators, we all have a tremendous responsibility.

3. Baby News – Eric and Beth Kunisch are the proud parents of a baby girl born Friday, August 19th at 3:54 a.m. Her name is Ella Marie and she weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and is 19” long. Both mom and baby are doing fine and dad is on cloud nine!

Heather Rousseau from our PIRC department had a baby girl on Saturday, August 20th at 5:17 a.m. Her name is Claire Lauren and she weighed in at 7 lbs. 11oz. and is 20” long. Mom and baby are doing great!

Also, Kim Kokaly from our PIRC department had a baby girl on June 11. Her name is Laney Claire. Congratulations!

4. Inside Story - Again this year we will request that our staff (you) provide us with information and articles for our district publication. Below is a list of contact people for your department or program area. If you are interested in assisting us in the collection of material and articles, please contact one of the following individuals:

Educational Service Center - Brenda Peppel at ext. 3281 or Mary Sullivan ext 3280
Living and Learning Center - Bay Campus - Pat Barkel ext. 3501
Living and Learning Center - Arenac Campus - Gloria Anderson #846-9510
Career Center - Linda Engelhardt at ext. 3419, Katie Vargo at ext. 3426, or Amy Muempfer at ext. 3267.

5. Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and Tea - Just a reminder that if you choose to drink these ISD items this year, you need to send your monthly fee of $2.00 or the annual fee of $24.00 to Connie Frank in our Business Office.

6. Board of Education - This past July, our Board of Education elected the following Officers for the 2005-2006 school year:

President - William Karbowski
Vice President – Frank Davenport
Treasurer - W. Thomas Burdick
Secretary - Penny Page
Trustees - Robert Baker, William Jordan and Louis Stange

I would like to personally thank these hard working and dedicated individuals for all their support this past year. I look forward to working with each of these great folks in the future as well.

7. School Year Hours - As a reminder to our full-year employees that as of today we return to our regular hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

8. Copyright Information - Please remember that our ISD follows all copyright rules and regulations. Please remember to check with your supervisor if you have any questions.

9. Adult Education – Employee discounts of 50% are available on Adult Education classes for the fall 2005 semester!! Fall classes begin Monday, September 12, 2005. Schedules are available at the Adult Education or the Career Center office. Employees can register beginning Tuesday, September 6. Call ext. 3275 for more information.

Some new and returning classes that may interest you are:

Communication in a Global Economy – (computer-based course)
Introduction to Microsoft Access
Advanced Microsoft Access
Auto Body III – Custom Auto Painting
Floral Design III – Internet Marketing
New Voices (Explore & read award winning paperback novels with relevant multi-cultural themes)
Cooking with Chef Andy (back by popular demand!!)
Introduction to Microsoft Office XP
Floral Design

10. August 24, 2005-Opening Day Event – Our entire staff will meet at SVSU on Wednesday. The program begins at 9:15 am. If you are hungry, we will begin serving Continental Breakfast at 8:30 am. Please don’t be late as this is a very important date. Finally, I would like to welcome new and returning staff; we missed you!

Directions and Parking for Opening Day 2005 - Our meeting will be held at the Education Center on the SVSU campus. Please enter via Bay Road or Davis Road. Free parking in lots G1, G2, or G3. Refer to your map which was enclosed with your invitation. Warning: If you park in the far northeast corner near the Education Center, you will receive a $20.00 ticket.

11. Birthday Wishes - 8/22 Jan Helie; 8/23 Cindy Charbonneau and Ken Gilbert; 8/26 Danyel Tobin. Happy Birthday!!!

Words to live by this week:

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

-Booker T. Washington